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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1910
Page
4
The Athens Daily Banner discusses subscription rates and carrier delivery options. It surveys Georgia politics, praising Governor Brown, criticizing Hoke Smith, and urging strong Democratic support for Bill Howard and other party aims in Congress while noting weather and agricultural prospects for cotton.
The piece argues for Governor Joseph M. Brown’s re election, praising his conservative yet progressive governance, lawfulness, fiscal prudence, and steady leadership during Georgia’s recent prosperity. It credits him with safeguarding state interests, resisting demagoguery, consulting the legislature, and avoiding executive overreach. It notes August 24 as the date Georgians will renew their verdict.
A Georgia district election text defends Congressman Howard against years of deceitful charges. It argues voters should weigh fitness over personal grounds, noting Howard’s wartime leadership and high intellect praised by Champ Clark and other Democrats.
The piece argues for Bill Howard in the Eighth district race, citing praise from Senators Bacon and Clay and from Champ Clark. It contends Howard has refused grandstanding, built a strong record, and challenges voters to choose him over an opponent charged with duplicity who dodges debates.
The Tennessee election turmoil centers on Governor Malcolm Patterson backing the Coopers in the Carmack case. A pardon followed a Supreme Court decision, provoking a public uproar, party splits, and a bitter judicial ticket fight. The outcome reshapes Tennessee's high court lineup.
Farmers in the South face trouble selling crops as European buyers demand banks guarantee cotton bills of lading. This stems from a prior Alabama cotton firm collapse and fraudulent bills worth millions, prompting calls for court action while debates continue on criminal statutes. Banks and newspapers urge stricter scrutiny of all cotton bills of lading this season.
Dr. E C Branson argues in this issue that widespread ownership of small farms strengthens the state. He urges Georgians to hold land, warn against loan-company control, and says prosperity comes from many home owners who labor to improve the land.
Mr B F Yoakum a leading railroad man told the National Roads Association farmers face higher transport costs on poor roads. He urged federal support by credit extending to states with a joint commission, and said focus should be on education and public interest rather than direct federal grants.
The piece argues that Georgia faces annual borrowing near the start of each fiscal year, predicting a September 1 cash shortfall of up to twenty thousand dollars unless the legislature acts. It urges modernizing tax laws to tax untaxed property and ease the burden, noting little progress toward tax revision this session.
Georgia voters face a gubernatorial and congressional slate on the 23rd Inst. The piece urges Hon. Robert E. Davison of Greene County as a qualified prison commissioner candidate, highlighting his legislative service and prior pardon board experience. It argues his business qualifications and temperament suit the duties of the office.
The piece argues Governor Joseph M. Brown will win re election in Georgia with broad support across counties. It credits Brown’s conservative governance, legal adherence, and financial stewardship while noting a hostile legislature may hinder measures.
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